Study for the Theater Program for "Boubouroche" and "Valet de coeur (Jack of Hearts)"

c. 1892

Henri-Gabriel Ibels

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Henri-Gabriel Ibels

Artist, French, 1867 - 1936

This is a drawing of a canal scene. It shows a canal with a narrowboat floating along the water. On the left side, two figures are standing on the yellow ground. The image has soft pastel tones blending seamlessly, creating depth and movement. The drawing is framed by a rectangular border.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Jules Joseph Wisteaux, called Mévisto (1857-1918); (sale, Tajan, Paris, 16 May 2013, no. 161); purchased (via Paul Prouté S. A., Paris) 2013 by NGA.

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Inscriptions

signed twice at lower right in pastel: H. G. Ibels / H. G. Ibels; above that dedicated in pastel: pour Mevisto

Wikidata ID

Q64573676

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